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But parents and child safety experts fear that the app could put kids at risk, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Concerns have been raised by safety experts, who fear that it could be used to stalk or bully others.

The app could be putting kids at risk

Child safety group Childnet International said: "Given how specific this new feature is on Snapchat – giving your location to a precise pinpoint on a map – we would encourage users not to share their location, especially with people they don't know in person.

"It is important to be careful about who you share your location with, as it can allow people to build up a picture of where you live, go to school and spend your time."

A Snapchat spokesman said: "The safety of our community is very important to us and we want to make sure that all Snapchatters, parents and educators have accurate information about how the Snap Map works.

"With Snap Map, location-sharing is off by default for all users and is completely optional. Snapchatters can choose exactly who they want to share their location with, if at all, and can change that setting at any time.

"It's also not possible to share your location with someone who isn't already your friend on Snapchat, and the majority of interactions on Snapchat take place between close friends."

Follow these steps to disable the feature on your Snapchat account

So how can you turn the Snap Maps feature off?

Go through the following steps to disable the feature on your Snapchat account.